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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 2,402 cc

12 MYMOT history

12 MY is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 3 Jun 2011. Its MOT expired on 29 Jul 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 86,656 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2025.

12 MY silver Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 Jul 2026
Mileage
86,656 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2025
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,966 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
12 MY
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
3 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

12 MY was last recorded at 86,656 miles on 30 Jul 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,652 miles · 28 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
5,966 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 86,656 miles
  • 2024 – 77,279 miles
  • 2023 – 68,749 miles
  • 2022 – 60,609 miles
  • 2021 – 50,647 miles
  • 2020 – 43,812 miles
  • 2019 – 41,701 miles
  • 2018 – 40,177 miles
  • 2017 – 36,488 miles
  • 2016 – 31,370 miles
  • 2015 – 26,286 miles
  • 2014 – 19,635 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,656 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Both pipes on front cross member (2.1.5 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive Diff damp

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To caliper

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 6 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,656 miles (+4)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    86,656 miles
    Test number
    335369363494
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Both pipes on front cross member (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail86,652 miles (+9,373)3 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,652 miles
    Test number
    805488642399
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Both pipes on front cross member (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass77,279 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2025
    Odometer
    77,279 miles
    Test number
    318622731607
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Diff damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  4. Fail77,274 miles (+8,525)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,274 miles
    Test number
    908271352410
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Diff damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass68,749 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2024
    Odometer
    68,749 miles
    Test number
    586745993273
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential front seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded bottom coils rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded bottom coils rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded bottom coils rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive swivel joint at wheel weeping grease (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded bottom coils rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail68,749 miles (+8,140)1 dangerous10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,749 miles
    Test number
    617747033996
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings stabiliser bar outer securing bolt slack (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential front seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded bottom coils rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded bottom coils rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded bottom coils rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive swivel joint at wheel weeping grease (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded bottom coils rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass60,609 miles (+1)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2023
    Odometer
    60,609 miles
    Test number
    534411918707
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed damaged and frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer ball socket weeping grease
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail60,608 miles (+9,961)2 dangerous4 major3 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,608 miles
    Test number
    621065028204
    • DangerousFront Steering box drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings steering idler arm ball joint has excess play (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Outer Fuel tank leaking fuel tank wet and surrounding area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush has excess play (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mud flap support bracket is missing/torn off leaving sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment too much free play--hardly any reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))
    • Repaired at testHorn sound not in accordance with requirements one air horn disconnected for MOT (7.7 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed damaged and frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer ball socket weeping grease
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass50,647 miles (+6,835)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    50,647 miles
    Test number
    832660928765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass43,812 miles (+2,111)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    43,812 miles
    Test number
    484372843597
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine front timing cover also rear main (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass41,701 miles (+1,524)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    41,701 miles
    Test number
    662692384886
    • AdvisoryFront Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm end slight play ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass40,177 miles (+3,689)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    40,177 miles
    Test number
    333246339309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass36,488 miles (+5,118)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    36,488 miles
    Test number
    978840188508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,370 miles (+5,084)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    31,370 miles
    Test number
    722706164791
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  15. Pass26,286 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    26,286 miles
    Test number
    139227345152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail26,286 miles (+6,651)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,286 miles
    Test number
    705837545121
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass19,635 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    19,635 miles
    Test number
    285076524458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 12 MY

What vehicle is registration 12 MY currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 12 MY on a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 3 Jun 2011. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 12 MY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 12 MY expired on 29 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 12 MY?
The MOT on 12 MY expired on 29 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 12 MY done?
12 MY was recorded at 86,656 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2025, an average of 5,966 miles a year.
Has 12 MY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 12 MY has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on 12 MY ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 12 MY find?
12 MY passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2025 with 13 advisories: central front lower power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both pipes on front cross member; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 10 more.

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